Episode 4 - Van Gogh: At Eternity's Gate

To close their 5th season dedicated to artists and films about their lives, Gaby and Andreina discuss the 2018 film Van Gogh: At Eternity’s Gate . Directed by Julien Schnabel and starring Willem Dafoe as Vincent Van Gogh, the movie is a visually arresting and moving depiction of the painter’s last years. In their discussion, Gaby and Andreina discuss the representation of the artist’s imagination and subjectivity in film, Julien Schnabel’s rich directorial approach, and their connection to Van Gogh and his art. ***Spoiler alert! While reviewing this film, we go through key scenes and may reveal the ending, so be warned of spoilers!*** Links and sources: Interview with director Julian Schnabel at the TIFF 2018 Interview with Willem Dafoe Interview with Oscar Isaac John Berger, The Sense of Sight Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear , Vincent van Gogh Van Gogh Museum

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Episode 4 - Van Gogh: At Eternity's Gate is an episode from Wigs and Candles by Andreina Romero and Gabriela Mörken-Romero.

This episode is 65:07 long.

This episode was published on May 4, 2025.

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